Cloisonne Covered Censer

Description:

Cloisonne Covered Censer, China, 20th century, compressed globular shape, short straight neck, flanged gilt bronze rim with two twisted-string handles, the body decorated with Ming-style lotus flowers and scrolls against a light blue ground, the bronze cover, domed and decorated with gilt openwork dragon and cloud design and a precious jewel-shape knob with auspicious clouds in openwork, ht. 7 1/4, mouth rim dia. 4 3/4 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,200

in good condition with minor metal rusting and discoloration.


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